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Wapato

Washington · 4,469 residents (2025 est.) · 1.156 sq mi
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Wapato has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,100. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,538
−1%since 2000
from 4,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,926 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
+8%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,469 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wapato
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,019
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,804 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,223
+93%since 2000
from $9,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−5%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+15%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(579)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino76.2%(3,492)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(1,553)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(124)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino90%(4,086)
Asian1.3%(60)
Other5.9%(266)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,049)
Diversity Score
23
−32%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
31.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
21.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 26.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
75.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 72.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wapato, Washington?

Wapato, Washington has about 4,538 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wapato, Washington?

The typical household in Wapato, Washington earns about $52,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wapato, Washington expensive?

In Wapato, Washington, the median home is worth about $185,100, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Wapato, Washington?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wapato, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wapato, Washington?

About 24.5% of people in Wapato, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wapato, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Wapato, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 743 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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